I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!

I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am

A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

I'm looking forward to going to theme parks and roller coasters and not being worried about fitting into rides!!!

Btw protein shakes are getting so difficult to stomach now!! Week 3 I'm on purees

They are absolutely horrible. The one Ive been drinking since pre-op makes my stomache hurt literally-yuck!

Sleeved oct 8th. I am 42 yo and now have one child 2 yo. I am from decatur, alabama. I am really surprised that there are not more people on here from alabama since we are second only to mississippi in highest number of obesity. I am stalled at 19# and frustrated. Don't know what to eat. Add me on mfp so I can get ideas. User name wendy8802.

I did...for a day or two. I blamed it on pain meds and stopped using it. I went away...

I had blurred vision post op as well...maybe for the first 2 weeks or so (off and on). But then it went away and no problems since. (-:

I am starting to get very worried. Everyone around me is getting "concerned" about me and so they are bringing me food! My hubby knows I need to get my calorie count up' date=' so he is suggesting every high calorie food he thinks I can get down. My in laws are concerned so they brought over homemade banana pudding. I feel like other than being able to eat a couple of bites I haven't made any real changes. It was that types of food that got me in trouble to begin with. It is really hard to turn down people who care and food that tastes so good.[/quote']

I dont know when u were sleeved (cant see tickers on my phone), but for me (i am 4 weeks out), i am resisting any kind of sugar. The reason is that ive still had some cravings at times and it seems if i dont have sugar in my system, its a little easier to resist. I got all the sugar out of my system doing preop liquids and i noticed how better i felt. So for now, even though i "could" eat a small bite of cake, cookie, etc, im choosing not to to help me stay on track. I have made eggface's donuts, eat quest protein bars, sf pudding with added protein for sweet tooth. In the beginning i was consuming maybe 400-600 calories a day. Now i can eat more than that. Im sorry they are "sabotaging" your diet with excuses of being concerned. If you get your 60 grams of protein in and your liquids, you will feel better energy wise. I can tell a difference in my energy level just from week 3 to week 4. Hang in there and come to us for support. Im sure they all mean well and are doing it because they dont know any better. But like u said, it is that kind of eating that got us here in the first place and i hate the fact that while u may be in your "6 month honeymoon" stage of fastest weight loss, at the time you can use to build new and better eating habits while your new sleeve tool is at its best, that your family is not helping u to a new healthier you. Just a suggestion, but if you make it a point to fill up on protein, when they bring the "bad stuff" to you, you will be too full to eat it!!!! (-: My heart goes out to you. I think I would have a hard time resisting if my family kept pushing and tempting me with foods not on my diet.

Today is my one month surgiversary and I have lost 17 pounds, 40 since starting the process in July.

I was feeling like a slow loser for a second, then I felt my legs. Water aerobics and jogging are melting my saddlebags and little pot belly and leaving muscle in their wake. After all the stress of the procedure I am finally feeling normal and going back to doing my everyday routine, but now with more energy.

Sorry this post was so long, I'm just having a great morning.

I had blurred vision post op as well...maybe for the first 2 weeks or so (off and on). But then it went away and no problems since. (-:

Mine finally went away, I think it was those strong pain meds

Today is my one month surgiversary and I have lost 17 pounds' date=' 40 since starting the process in July.

I was feeling like a slow loser for a second, then I felt my legs. Water aerobics and jogging are melting my saddlebags and little pot belly and leaving muscle in their wake. After all the stress of the procedure I am finally feeling normal and going back to doing my everyday routine, but now with more energy.

Sorry this post was so long, I'm just having a great morning.[/quote']

SOOO great!

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Hello

I was sleeved 10/23 starting weight 260 current 245. Sleeve was after two lapbands

Hello

I was sleeved 10/23 starting weight 260 current 245. Sleeve was after two lapbands

Hi! Congrats!!

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I'm looking forward to going to theme parks and roller coasters and not being worried about fitting into rides!!!

Btw protein shakes are getting so difficult to stomach now!! Week 3 I'm on purees

After telling my daughter that I was getting sleeved and showed them what the results are typically, she was happy. Once I left the room she was telling her mom that I would finally be able to get on the rides with them again.

This was a big problem this summer cause we went to Six Flags Magic Mtn and I was unable to fit in any of the seats of the rides except the river raft ride. I used to only have to worry about legroom on some rides since I'm 6'1", but this time it was my fat that wouldn't fit. Unfortunately it broke my kids spirit of what is usually a fun experience since I had to sit out of the fun. Especially since I'm the fun daring parent who turns into a big kid at theme parks. And it was the 'wake up and do something' moment that made me start looking into WLS.

Sleeved 10/23... down 29.5...still on full liquids....going insane.

Going insane because of the liquids?? Me too!! Driving me nuts!

At least I'm not the only one freaking the hell out. I am DIEing to eat a piece of fruit. Or take a bite into anything that requires my teeth.

I am 2 weeks post op and averaging 700-800 calories a day. Does that sound normal?

Oct 19th here! I'm 26 years old with one child and work as a nurse. I was self pay with Dr Alvarez in Mexico. 18lbs down so far including the pre-op liquid diet!

I went to Dr. A also...he is wonderful! Good luck to you on your journey!

I'm 2 weeks post open and had 1000 calories and 70 g of protein today

I'm 2 weeks post open and had 1000 calories and 70 g of protein today

Are you on my fitness pal??